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Flat 5, 8 Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER

Notable views8 sales on record1 planning record
Property type
Semi-detached
Floor 01
Bedroom
1
Bathroom
1
Floor area
44 m²
474 sq ft
Energy rating
C
Score 78
Council tax
Band B
Tenure
Private Rental
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Overview

About Flat 5

A plain-English summary derived from public records, EPC certificates, sold prices and local data.

Flat 5 is a one-bedroom semi-detached house in Guildford (GU1 1ER). It has a recorded floor area of 44 m² (around 474 sq ft), construction records dating it to 1983-1990 and council tax band B. At 44 m² this is the smallest unit on EPC record across the building (44–357 m²). The building's EPC ratings span E to B across 11 units on file. Other recorded features include a balcony and notable views. The latest certificate (October 2022) shows a C (score 78), near the top of the C band. The rating has held steady at C across 3 certificates since March 2010. Between certificates, window efficiency went from Average to Good and lighting went from Average to Very Good.

Most recent transfer was February 2025 at £242,000 — fresh data. At 44 m² it sits well below the postcode median (65 m² across 46 EPCs), making it one of the more compact homes locally. Across 1996–2025, sale prices on this property compounded at 5.4% per year. On a £-per-square-foot basis, the last sale (£511/sq ft) was about 51.3% above the typical sold price in the postcode. One historical planning record sits against the property in 2008.

Specifications

What this property has

Pulled from EPC certificates, claim submissions and our property model. Empty categories are hidden — we only show what's known.

Inside

  • Bedrooms1
  • Bathrooms1
  • Dining roomYes

Outside

  • ParkingYes
  • BalconyYes
  • Notable viewsYes

Building

  • RefurbishedYes
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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Energy

Energy performance

Every EPC certificate filed against this property — current rating, recorded improvements, and where there's headroom to reach a higher band.

Flat 5's carbon output is low for the local stock.

Current Certificate(1 of 3)
Oct 2022

EPC Rating

A
B
C
C78
D
E
F
G
Main Heating
Gas
Main Fuel
Gas
Hot Water
Good
Windows
Good
CO2 Emissions
1.2 t/year
Occupancy
Rented

Certificate validity

Valid until 18 October 2032

6 years remaining

Property Improvements

Changes detected from historical EPC data

Mar 2012from Mar 2010
Roof Insulation
PartialInsulated

Roof insulation improved

Low Energy Lighting
28%90%

More low energy lighting installed

Oct 2022from Mar 2012
Windows
AverageGood

Window efficiency improved

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Planning

Planning history

Applications and permits filed against Flat 5, 8 Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER, sourced from the PlanIt planning register.

1 application on record at Flat 5, 8 Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER

1decisions2documents10nearby
  1. Sept 2008
    RenovationFull
    Outcome in report

    Installation of a roof light on side elevation.

    Documents
    2 docs on file
    Reference
    08/P/01489
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Price

Sales history & valuation

Recorded transactions, our model's current estimate, and a quick read on what neighbouring properties have sold for.

Flat 5 has more than quadrupled in price since its earliest registered sale in 1996.

Current estimate

£225,000

Modelled from EPC, postcode comparables and a sale-price growth of 5.4% per year over 29 years.

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Last sold (2025)

£242,000

Growth on file: 5.4% per year over 29 years.

Sales timeline

  1. 14 February 2025Most recent

    £242,000

    -8.7%over 4 years
  2. 6 August 2020

    £265,000

    +15.7%over 6 years
  3. 31 January 2014

    £229,000

    +11.7%over 3 years
  4. 27 May 2010

    £205,000

    +22.4%over 3 years
  5. 8 June 2006

    £167,500

    +27.9%over 4 years
  6. 3 January 2002

    £131,000

    +111.3%over 3 years
  7. 6 March 1998

    £62,000

    +19.2%over 2 years
  8. 19 January 1996

    £52,000

Median price across the last 5 sales in GU1 1ER: £386,000 (2022–2017).

On the street

Versus other Nightingale Road homes

Four headline reads against 35 similar flats on this street, drawn from the latest EPC and Land Registry data.

Flat 5 is notably below the street on years held.

Price per m²

£5,500

Street avg £5,359

Below

Floor Area

44 m²

Street avg 62 m²

Below

Habitable Rooms

3 rooms

Street avg 2 rooms

Above

CO₂ Emissions

1.2 t/year

Street avg 2.5 t/year

Strongly above
Before you decide

Everything you need to know about Flat 5

The true value, the hidden risks and the full sale history, in one report.

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The data behind every report

  • HM Land Registry, source of sold price history
  • Department for Education, source of schools data
  • Police.uk, source of crime statistics
  • Department for Transport, source of stations and transport links
  • Environment Agency, source of flood risk data
  • Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs, source of road noise data
  • PlanIt, source of planning application records
Area

The neighbourhood at a glance

A condensed read of the local area. Each tile links through to the full breakdown on the Guildford district page.

Rail-style transport is unusually close for this postcode.

Crime

466/mo

Falling year-on-year across the wider district.

Nearest stop

0.1 km

London Road (Guildford) Rail Station — railway station.

Closest school

0.5 km

Sandfield Primary School. 22 schools nearby.

Go deeper on the local area

A Local Area report breaks down crime, transport links, schools and air quality in depth.

Noise

Road noise across the postcode

Modelled day and night-time noise levels around GU1 1ER from Defra's strategic mapping. The pin marks this postcode's centroid.
Daytime road noise heatmap for GU1 1ER

Daytime· 07:00 – 23:00

53.5dB

Low
Night-time road noise heatmap for GU1 1ER

Night-time· 23:00 – 07:00

45.3dB

Low
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Defra Road Noise Strategic Mapping, Round 4
FAQ

Common questions

The questions buyers, sellers and homeowners most often ask about Flat 5, 8 Nightingale Road, Guildford, GU1 1ER. Each answer is also embedded as structured data for search engines.